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Bladder Neck Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence

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Female Urology

Part of the book series: Current Clinical Urology ((CCU))

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Abstract

The title of this chapter reflects the need to specify anatomical placement when discussing slings. A decade ago, such a distinction was unnecessary as bladder neck positioning was standard. The birth, continued evolution, and success of the midurethral sling have altered the role of the bladder neck sling. This chapter discusses the history, applications, patient selection, technique, materials success rates, and complications of the bladder neck sling.

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  1. Division of Urology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX

    O. Lenaine Westney MD

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  1. Section of Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction The Glickman Urological Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

    Howard B. Goldman MD  & Sandip P. Vasavada MD  & 

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    Howard B. Goldman MD

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Westney, O.L. (2007). Bladder Neck Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence. In: Goldman, H.B., Vasavada, S.P. (eds) Female Urology. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-368-4_10

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